The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 20,300
€ 27,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.6 in
Width
68.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169.9
104.7
166.4
169.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
1P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
108 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
545 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
